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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,984 and 36,705

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,984 and 36,705 is: 56,173.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,984 : 36,705 = 36,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,984/36,705 = 36,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,984x = 36,705 × 36,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,984x = 1,347,257,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,257,025/23,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,173.16

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